Please select your home edition
Edition
Armstrong 728x90 - Wing FG Board Range - TOP

Kent School Sailing Association 2024 Annual Regatta

by Cressida Williams 30 Sep 2024 19:12 AEST 14 September 2024

The Kent School Sailing Association's annual 2024 Regatta was held this year at Downs Sailing Club on Saturday 14th September. This was particularly appropriate given that Downs is marking its 75th anniversary this year.

It was a day of glorious sunshine, with the Channel looking particularly spectacular under a bright blue September sky. Participants unloaded and unpacked amidst the bustle of a Park Run on Walmer Green. The wind was gentle first-thing but picked up in the afternoon to present a little more challenge for the sailors. Overall, it proved a perfect day of sailing.

The day started with a welcome from Alan Ridgers, vice-chairman of Kent County Council, who grew up in Deal. Taking to the water were 47 boats in the main fleet, and 11 in the rookie fleet, from 12 clubs across Kent. Eight boats were sailed double-handed. There were three races for the main fleet with four for the rookie fleet.

Overall, the first places were held in the main fleet by Dan Hebditch from Chipstead, Sebastian Robb from Downs and Joe Barton from Whitstable. In the rookie fleet, the leaders were Kevin Geng from the King's School, Eric Leeming from Medway and Emma Peach from Downs.

The day ended with the presentation of trophies and a celebration of the county team's win at the National Schools Sailing Association regatta at Bassenthwaite in July.

In typical form for the club, there was efficient service of food and refreshments from the galley, and from the bar at the end of the day.

Noah, one of the young sailors, said: "The KSSA regatta at Downs Sailing Club was so fun! I enjoy sailing because it's thrilling and every race is a new adventure. These events are perfect for making friends and honing skills. The wind really picked up by the final race, which made it an amazing end to the day!"

Related Articles

McIntyre Mini Madness solo around the world!
Orcas, Head Wounds & 144-mile days: Mini Globe Race's most dramatic leg yet The McIntyre Mini Globe Race is a marathon by any measure. Every section is like another solo transatlantic race and there are 11 back to back! The racing is intense for the front runners. It's not a cruise. Posted today at 7:36 pm
Superyacht Safety Comes Into Focus
As Monitoring Tech Booms The weather is changing, and it's not just a sailor's hunch. Storms are forming faster and are more destructive. Onboard sailing superyachts, captains and crews are facing new challenges in predicting risk, and the message is clear. Posted today at 6:00 pm
Switch Global Championships about to begin!
A fleet of 60 boats from 14 nations are taking part at Fraglia Vela Malcesine From September 11 to 14, the first international event for the brand-new Switch class will take place — a class that, in just one year, has seen astonishing growth. Posted today at 5:59 pm
La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 1 Day 4
Jules Delpech first at Needles Fairway, Alexis Loison leading the fleet After a lightning-fast Channel crossing this morning, the Figaro sailors have been kept busy with a succession of maneuvers and mark roundings. Posted today at 5:50 pm
Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award 2025
Submission of images open until 12 October The world's leading photography competition dedicated to the sport of sailing is now open. You have one month left to submit your best image, taken since 14 October 2024. Posted today at 5:00 pm
4th ORC Double-Handed Worlds opening day
Heavy rain, poor visibility, and unstable winds forced organisers to cancel the Short Offshore Race The opening race of the ORC Double-Handed Worlds 2025, hosted by YC Monfalcone in collaboration with the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) and held at Marina Monfalcone, was abandoned today due to severe weather conditions in the Northern Adriatic. Posted today at 4:17 pm
The Ocean Race Europe Leg 5 Day 4
Fast speeds and high stakes in thundery conditions as the fleet approaches Sicily After two days of predominantly light wind sailing and slow progress for the fleet, the top four teams - Paprec Arkéa (FRA), Biotherm (FRA), Allagrande Mapei (ITA), and Team Malizia (GER) - were the first to experience a low pressure weather system. Posted today at 2:18 pm
SailGP launches new rudders
And unveils further innovations ahead of Saint-Tropez event SailGP has today announced significant steps forward in technological innovation and fleet capability, with the launch of new rudders and plans for automated foil-protection software specifically for high speed, highly-loaded maneuvers. Posted today at 2:08 pm
SP80 aims for the world record in Namibia
Target 2026: Walvis Bay After two years of fine-tuning in Leucate (France), the SP80 team is preparing to take a decisive new step in its quest for the world sailing speed record. Posted today at 2:06 pm
TORE: Leg 5 Day 3: Tight at mid-point
The four lead boats are covered by a small margin. They are expected to round at 1900hrs At the halfway point of Leg 5 of The Ocean Race Europe, the four lead boats are covered by a small margin. Provided the light breeze holds, they are expected to round at 1900hrs.. Posted today at 12:03 pm
X-Yachts X4.3Maritimo S SeriesNavico AUS Zeus3S FOOTER